Sedation Dentistryin Southeast Michigan
There are a lot of patients who experience stress and anxiety when they need treatment from a dentist or oral surgeon.
Trillium Oral Surgery and Implantology strives to relieve your fears and anxieties when you get dental or facial treatment. We take the time to tell you exactly what is needed so that you understand how it works. We also work to keep you comfortable at all times, no matter what type of treatment you are getting.
We have a number of sedation options that can be used for various treatments. If you have any worries about your treatment, you can talk to Drs. Betts, Wasielewski, Bartling, or Cannavo so that they can pick the best sedation method for you.
There Are Many Anesthesia Methods Available
We take the time to listen to your concerns and choose the anesthesia method to keep you comfortable. The doctor can talk to you about the available methods of anesthesia and sedation so that you can help make some choices in how your comfort is aided. Our team always wants to ensure that you get the care you need to help with any anxiety you have about your visit.
For many procedures, a local anesthetic is all that is needed. This will remove the feeling from the area so that there is no pain and is usually administered with a few injections. This is often done by having you get a prescription pill to take before the procedure.
You can be given conscious sedation for your procedure. This method is incredibly helpful with anxiety and dental fear, and all you may need is an IV to adminster the medication. This sedation method allows you to stay awake and aware while keeping you highly relaxed. This is commonly used for patients who have a lot of fear before their surgery and is often used along with local anesthetic injections. With this sedation option, someone will have to bring you to the appointment and take you home afterward.
One option for helping patients to relax is to give them nitrous oxide. This is a highly calming option that is sure to keep you comfortable. One benefit of this method is that the effects wear off quickly, so you can drive yourself to and from our office. With this method, you will also stay awake during the procedure but in a relaxed state. This is often used with a local anesthetic.
Our Team Is Well-Trained in Sedation
We perform procedures every day that require sedation and anesthesia. Our doctors have a high degree of training, and you will be kept safe throughout. We keep up with the industry and use state-of-the-art equipment for monitoring patients. If you have a procedure that requires anesthesia or sedation, the doctor will talk to you and look over your medical history to create a customized treatment plan.
If you need oral surgery, we’re the team to call. We have offices in Plymouth, Ann Arbor, and Chelsea for your convenience.
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When you visit Trillium Oral Surgery and Implantology, we can serve you at our Plymouth, Ann Arbor, and Chelsea locations with our experienced doctors: Dr. Norman J. Betts, Dr. Jeffrey L. Wasielewski, Dr. Matthew R. Cannavo, and Dr. Richard P. Bartling.
Dr. Cannavo and Travis took wonderful care of my son, he had IV sedation and all 4 wisdom teeth removed. They were efficient and explained the procedure and after care very well!
Went for a wisdom tooth extraction and opted for IV sedation. Despite how busy they clearly were, they were able to schedule me quickly.
Travis was wonderful and explained all the options involved with wisdom teeth removal. We appreciate the expertise and kindness from the whole staff. Thank you!
I had a truly pleasant experience, well, as pleasant as getting multiple wisdom teeth removed can be. They made my oral surgery as painless as possible. I highly recommend.
Amanda, Dr. Wasielewski, and the rest of the staff were amazing! The setting of the office is beautiful and intimate. All of the staff were extremely friendly, professional, and accommodating.
Dr. Bartling and his assistant, Mary, were amazing! Both were very comforting and eased my anxiety about having my wisdom teeth removed. Highly recommend!
Dr. Cannavo and Travis took wonderful care of my son, he had IV sedation and all 4 wisdom teeth removed. They were efficient and explained the procedure and after care very well!
Went for a wisdom tooth extraction and opted for IV sedation. Despite how busy they clearly were, they were able to schedule me quickly.
Travis was wonderful and explained all the options involved with wisdom teeth removal. We appreciate the expertise and kindness from the whole staff. Thank you!
I had a truly pleasant experience, well, as pleasant as getting multiple wisdom teeth removed can be. They made my oral surgery as painless as possible. I highly recommend.
Amanda, Dr. Wasielewski, and the rest of the staff were amazing! The setting of the office is beautiful and intimate. All of the staff were extremely friendly, professional, and accommodating.
Dr. Bartling and his assistant, Mary, were amazing! Both were very comforting and eased my anxiety about having my wisdom teeth removed. Highly recommend!
Dr. Cannavo and Travis took wonderful care of my son, he had IV sedation and all 4 wisdom teeth removed. They were efficient and explained the procedure and after care very well!
Went for a wisdom tooth extraction and opted for IV sedation. Despite how busy they clearly were, they were able to schedule me quickly.
Travis was wonderful and explained all the options involved with wisdom teeth removal. We appreciate the expertise and kindness from the whole staff. Thank you!
I had a truly pleasant experience, well, as pleasant as getting multiple wisdom teeth removed can be. They made my oral surgery as painless as possible. I highly recommend.
Amanda, Dr. Wasielewski, and the rest of the staff were amazing! The setting of the office is beautiful and intimate. All of the staff were extremely friendly, professional, and accommodating.
Dr. Bartling and his assistant, Mary, were amazing! Both were very comforting and eased my anxiety about having my wisdom teeth removed. Highly recommend!
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FAQs
Yes! We offer several sedation options including nitrous oxide (laughing gas), oral conscious sedation, and IV sedation/general anesthesia. During your consultation, we'll discuss which option is most appropriate for your procedure and comfort level.
With conscious sedation you remain awake and able to respond, just deeply relaxed, and you keep breathing on your own. General anesthesia renders you fully unconscious and requires closer airway monitoring. Most oral surgery is comfortably completed under conscious IV sedation rather than full general anesthesia.
Based on your specific treatment and medical history, we'll provide detailed pre-operative instructions. Generally, we recommend arranging for someone to drive you home after procedures involving sedation, following any fasting guidelines if applicable, and filling prescriptions beforehand so they're ready when you need them.
Most patients under IV sedation remember little or nothing of the procedure, which is one reason it works well for dental anxiety. Grogginess typically clears over several hours, but judgment and coordination can be affected longer, so plan not to drive, work, or make important decisions for the rest of the day.
Your comfort is our priority. Beyond our welcoming environment, we offer several sedation options including nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and IV sedation/general anesthesia. Many patients who were initially nervous tell us afterward that their experience was much easier than they expected.
Both groups can be sedated safely, with adjustments. Dosing for children is weight-based and monitored closely. Older adults and patients with heart, lung, kidney, or sleep apnea conditions need a careful medication review first. Bring a complete list of prescriptions and supplements to the consultation.
Coverage varies. Many dental plans cover sedation when it is medically necessary for a surgical procedure, such as removing impacted wisdom teeth, but not when it is chosen purely for comfort. Sedation is billed separately from the procedure. Trillium verifies your benefits and provides an estimate in advance.
